excessively
in a way that goes beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degree:Applying an excessively thick layer of mulch limits oxygen in the soil and can suffocate the plants.
Origin of excessively
1Other words from excessively
- non·ex·ces·sive·ly, adverb
- qua·si-ex·ces·sive·ly, adverb
- un·ex·ces·sive·ly, adverb
Words Nearby excessively
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How to use excessively in a sentence
Wernick said people are tiring of excessive content moderation on Facebook and Twitter.
‘Stop the Steal’ supporters, restrained by Facebook, turn to Parler to peddle false election claims | Elizabeth Dwoskin, Rachel Lerman | November 10, 2020 | Washington PostA moderately aggressive TPU sole hasn’t felt excessive on the pavement while I’m walking the dog, but it’s given me support while scrambling up rocks on Colorado passes at 12,000 feet.
Why Blundstones Are a Great Gift for Anyone This Year | Jakob Schiller | November 10, 2020 | Outside OnlineVoters also opted to keep four at-large council seats, thus providing a buffer against excessive parochialism.
Election 2020: Winners and losers from Virginia, Maryland and D.C. | Robert McCartney | November 6, 2020 | Washington PostMichael Sack, chief of the Sipekne’katik First NationDetractors of the Sipekne’katik First Nation’s lobster fishery cite conservation concerns — they argue it could lead to excessive fishing.
At its most gloriously excessive, the cartel used grenade launchers to shoot down military helicopters.
No excessively masculine hero of a traditional cowboy detective story, The Dude is a different kind of man.
Dudes and Maudes Abide at New York City Lebowski Fest | Rich Goldstein | August 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIs this entire thing just one big scheme to cash in on excessively proud moms and dads?
Introducing the Internet’s New Bundle of Joy: The Baby Selfie | Charlotte Lytton | February 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe book depicts Bezos and Amazon as hard-charging, insatiable, and excessively secretive.
Jeff Bezos’s Wife Rips New Book on Her Husband | William O’Connor | November 5, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe once soft-spoken teen grew moody, began partying excessively, and became prone to violent outbursts.
Lost and Found in Tijuana: Behind an Amazing American Rescue | Christine Pelisek | September 26, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTShe struggled with bulimia and, when she was anxious, would eat excessively.
Nina Davuluri Crowned Miss America: The First Miss America of Indian Descent | Marlow Stern | September 16, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAlthough Aubrey Herbert is excessively unorthodox he quite sees that confabs with enemies must be carried out according to Cocker.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonFrom 2° to 3° South latitude the wind is very irregular, and frequently excessively violent.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferOn the other hand, an elaborate costume before dinner is in excessively bad taste.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyAbove all, never wear jewelry, (unless it be your watch,) or flowers; they are both in excessively bad taste.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleySuch conduct is not only excessively ill-bred, but intensely selfish.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence Hartley
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